L silently calcted the time and then was shocked. November 7th-wasn''t that just two weeks away?


    Nicole chatted for a little while longer before ending the call. L was still a little dazed and didn''t really catch the rest of the conversation.


    "L?" Upon hearing Kieran''s deep, soothing voice, she suddenly snapped out of her thoughts and looked at him, still confused.


    "What''s wrong?"


    He smiled softly, clearly fond of her. "Are you free tomorrow morning? You heard what Nicole just said, right?"


    "Hm?" She was startled. "What did Nicole say?"


    She had been lost in thought and hadn''t caught anything. But as soon as she spoke, he let out a teasingugh.


    L immediately realized what had happened—she had spoken too quickly and had inadvertently followed how he addressed Nicole.


    Her face turned bright red. "What did Aunt Nicole just say?"


    She felt mortified-how could she embarrass herself?


    "I hired someone to take your measurements for the outfit you''ll wear when you register for your marriage tomorrow morning."


    L pursed her lips, realizing how serious this was. Upon seeing her reaction, Kieran stood up and gently ruffled her hair.


    "Such an important event only happens once in a lifetime, so of course, it deserves to be treated seriously. You have no experience, but Nicole and I will ensure everything is properly prepared."


    Listening to his warm, calming voice, she felt a little lost.


    "Uncle Kieran, are you really going to marry me? Are we really going to spend our whole lives together?"


    For a moment, Kieran''s fingers paused imperceptibly. She didn''t notice, still frowning and feeling somewhat confused herself.


    In the past, she would have said that once the storm passed, they would divorce so this whole process was just a formality—there was no need for anything borate. Otherwise, it would feel too tragic when the performance was over.


    She moved her lips, and her voice came out slowly after a moment. "I can''t hold you back for the rest of your life, so there''s no need to make it so grand.


    "No wedding is necessary. We can just get the certificate, confirm our rtionship, and divorce once themotion dies."


    She blinked, her heart suddenly heavy. "You can be with the one you truly like."


    After she said this, she lowered her head, unwilling to look at Kieran.


    The room fell into silence, and L suddenly felt uneasy. After a long pause, Kieran''s soft voice finally broke the silence.


    "Don''t overthink things, and just let things unfold naturally. It''ste. Get some test," Kieran said and turned to go He did rat head to


    the study but went to the bedroom.


    L blinked, watching the door open and then gently close again. She couldn''t quite describe what she was feeling.


    She dragged her feet and slowly walked back to her room. Exhausted on the bed, she stared at the ceiling with no desire to move.


    Kieran''s expression earlier had been strange. Was it what she said that made him think of the woman he liked?


    Her thoughts were jumbled, and she didn''t know when she fell asleep. When she opened her eyes again, it was still dark outside.


    The following day, Kieran left early. At that time, L was still asleep and only heard the sound of the car engine starting outside.


    Then, she suddenly remembered that he had mentioned someone woulde this morning to take her measurements for her wedding attire. She didn''t leave the house in the morning It Wasn''t that she was waiting specifically for the tailor, but it was because she truly had nothing. else to do today.


    The tailor arrived around 10:30 am. After she took her measurements, L, for some reason, blurted out to the tailor, "What about Uncle Kieran''s outfit?"